IT wasn't just the temperature that was hot at Birmingham's Academy as the Barenaked Ladies set the audience ablaze with excited cheering.

IT wasn't just the temperature that was hot at Birmingham's Academy as the Barenaked Ladies set the audience ablaze with excited cheering.

The talented Toronto five-piece proved they still had a winning formula after more than 15 years in the business as they pumped out hit after hit during a hugely impressive gig.

On stage for almost two hours, the band gave the audience their money's worth, and only conceded after two encores.

Clever gags about Birmingham's famous landmarks, including the Bullring and Cadbury's, were met with laughter, while charming, quirky and catchy songs filled with ironic wit kept the 3,000-strong crowd smiling.

The incredibly skilled indie-come-rock musicians effortlessly took the audience on a journey through their hits, including the legendary One Week, Brian Wilson, and If I had a Million Dollars.

New songs from their latest albums also went down a storm, as well as a track especially penned to mark Good Friday.

Support act Boothby Graffoe, a guitar playing stand-up comedian, was also a hit, providing an excellent start to what proved to be a memorable evening.